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PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
OF TRUSTEES MINUTES
Febmary
25, 1991 1.
Roll Call and Introductions The
regular meeting of the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees was called
to order at 4:31 p,m, by Chairman Tom Saenz at the Main Library,
101 North Center Street, Orange, California.i
Present:
Trustees;~Gorham, McEwan, Saenz and Way. Also present: Michael Spurgeon,
Orange City Councilman; Eugenia Wong, Head of Technical Services;
Joyce Melbinger, Main Library Manager; Anthony Garcia, Frieadly Stop
Supervisor; Karen A. Leo, Library Director; and Jan Fronaberger,Administrative
Secretary.Absent:
None.Director
Leo introduced Joyce Melbinger, Main Library Manager, and Anthony
Garcia, Friendly Stop Supervisor. Each person gave a brief background
of them self.II.
Approval of Minutes Trustee
Gorham moved that the minutes of the January 21, 1991 meeting be approved
as presented. Seconded by Trustee McEwan. Motion carried.ORANGE
PUBliC LIBRARY i O~ N. Center Street Orange, CA 92666-1591
Taft BranchE: },,!ccon2. Brar.r::h Szr.L:::go Hills Sranch
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III. Financial Report
It was noted that the Library was within its budget according to the January
expenditure report. Trustee McEwan inquired about the 406% increase in
contractual services expenditure in the Cable TV - Other Professional and Consulting
account. Director Leo will write a memo to the City Manager regarding
a possible error in this line item.IV.
Library Director's Report It
is noted that Library statistics are up this month.V.
Legislative Update Director
Leo gave the Trustees a congratulatory letter to Senator Seymour for their
signatures.VI.
Old Business A.
Library Automation Project 1.
Full Load Response Time PeifonnalZce Test Director
Leo updated Trustees on the latest conversations with
Mimi Allen of Inlcx, Inc, and our library automation consultant,
Larry Woods. Mr. Woods has advised Orange Public Library
to hold Inlex to the projected performance in the contract with
them. The system is supposed to perform adequately through
5 years' growth and Inlex should adhere to the standards set
in the contrast. Inlex agrces with our projected statistics, but feels
that therc are software problems, so they plan to run a diagnostic
test to isolate problems with the system.
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B. Friendly Stop
The Friendly Stop budget was discussed and there will be funds to
carry the program through September 30. Additional funds will be
necessary for moving the Community Services trailer to Killefer Park
and this money can come from redevelopment funds. Director Leo
provided a newspapers article that publicized the library staff's Survival
Spanish classes, Chairman Saenz had questions regarding cutbacks in
staffing. Anthony Garcia informed the Board of an intern from CSF he
can use to help ease cuts in staff. Director Leo recommended continued
support of the Friendly Stop program.
Councilman Michael Spurgeon spoke to the Trustees and gave his background
including being a member of the Police Site Selection Committee. Mr.
Spurgeon emphasized his support of a new Main Library and how important it
would be for the residents of the City. He suggested timelines be established
with the County of Orange for potential acquisition of the Water Street site.
Even though sales taxes are down for the City, Councilman Spurgeon cxprcssed
his belief that planning of a future new Library and Fire Department
Headquarters had to continue.
C. Main Library
1. Proposed Main Librmy
Trustecs fclt that Councilman Spurgeon had discussed this item.
2. Intelim Space Needs
Director Leo updated Trustees on the possibility of moving the
Library's Administration and Technical Services Divisions to
another location, preferably the Holland House. The City will
need to find comparable space in order to move the City
Attorney's Department.
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D. Roles for OPL
Director Leo presented to Tmstccs material to read and she thoroughly
discussed and explained the roles. Roles wculd be adopted for a 5 year
period, 1991-
1996.E. Annual CALTAC-
WILL Workshop The Annual CALTAC-WILL workshop in Placentia, March
9, will be attended by Trustees Courtney, Gorham,
Saenz and Way.
VII. New BusinessA. FY 91/92 & FY
92/93 Budgets Director Leo advised Trustees that City is requiring a
10% reduction for the FY 91/92 budget on each line item. Also, there will
be no new funds for personnel, substitute staff, overnight
training trips or conferences,
or capital equipment.B. April Library
Board ,Meeting Date Since Director Leo would be on vacation April
15, Tmstee Courtney moved to change the meeting date for the next
Board of Tmstees meeting to April 22. The motion was seconded
by Trustee Way.Trustee McEwan
abstained. Motion carried.
VIII. Public Presentations There were
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IX. Announcements
A. California Delegate to 'White House Conference on Library and
Information Studies
Director Leo informed the Trustees of the appointment of Chairman
Tom Saenz to be one of only 48 appointees from California as a delegate
to the White House Conference on Library and Information Studies.
Trustees and Director Leo congratulated Chairman Saenz. He stated
he was planning on attending a 2 day training session in April in
Sacramento.
B. New City Deparlment Telephone Numbers
A listing of the new City Interoffice Telephone Directory was
distributed to Trustees.
C. County Libralian Appointment
Director Leo advised Trustees of the appointment of John Adams
from the Tampa fElls Library to the position of Orange COllnty
Librarian.
It was moved by Trustee Gorham that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Trustee
Courtney. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 5:57 p.m.
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Karen A. Leo, Secretary
to the Library Board
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